cycling live blog Archives

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Cyclist issued warning letter for locking bike to railing at Waverley station, Edinburgh

“Don’t leave your bike for 10 minutes or Network Rail will be out to get you!” Cyclist slams warning letter for illegally-parked bike locked to railing – but station scolds him for ignoring cycle parking zone + more on the live blog

What day is it again? Oh wait, Dan already made that joke yesterday… Anyway, Ryan Mallon’s back to hit the penultimate cycling live blog of 2025 like Wout van Aert. By which I mean start strong, puncture twice, and probably give up by the afternoon

Tue, Dec 30, 2025 09:59

Festive 500 around a McDonald’s drive-through

“Physically it’s manageable, mentally it’s relentless”: Cycling the entire Festive 500 in one ride… around a McDonald’s drive-through?!; Weirdest place to Zwift; Could £11bn power station proposal benefit cycling? + more on the live blog

Nobody has a clue what day it is but the live blog is back! Dan Alexander putting the Baileys and Christmas cake down for a few hours to check back in with everything happening in the world of cycling

Mon, Dec 29, 2025 08:56

Mini driver overtakes group of cyclists on grass in Miami

“This is why drivers hate us”: Fuming Mini driver goes off-road to overtake huge group of cyclists, as “entitled” riders accused of “blocking whole road”; Van der Poel vaper “plain stupid”; Strava “shambles”; Ineos junior team link + more on the live blog

It’s Ryan Mallon’s last live blog shift before Christmas, so he’ll be spending most of today counting down the hours until he can watch the cyclocross (and the darts) in peace. And sharing some cycling news and views when he can be bothered…

Tue, Dec 23, 2025 10:19

Viral Facebook post about looking out for vulnerable road users

Simple Facebook post asking drivers to “please watch out for vulnerable road users” met with hundreds of comments having a go at cyclists without lights or hi-vis; Tadej Pogačar obliterates Rates KOM; MvdP cyclocross retirement? + more on the live blog

Only three sleeps 'til Santa fills your stockings with dodgy bike-shaped multitools, Park Tool pizza cutters and cycling-themed shirts and mugs... in the meantime Dan Alexander will have all your live blog action

Mon, Dec 22, 2025 08:49

Tadej Pogačar rainbow bands on a TT bike

Cycling fans question Tadej Pogačar riding TT bike in rainbow bands… months on from claiming he always carries spare jersey “out of respect for Remco” (but does anyone actually care?); DT Swiss recall update + more on the live blog

It's the final Friday live blog of the year and Dan Alexander enjoyed yesterday's round-up so much he's back to do it all again today

Fri, Dec 19, 2025 09:12

Cyclists and pedestrians in Castle Park, Bristol

“Cycling and walking could help deliver almost everything Brits say they want to achieve in 2026 — if we design streets to support them”; How to write off your bike in five seconds; New BBC Hoy documentary; Froome’s future + more on the live blog

Dan Alexander (and his live blog withdrawal symptoms) are back from a week away and will mainly be spending Thursday trying to remember how to run one of these

Thu, Dec 18, 2025 09:04

Did Ineos just release the worst cycling kit of all time? Fans aghast at “offensively awful” orange and white kit… with ‘off-white’ shorts; Cyclist fumes at “oblivious” driver blocking path; Onley transfer update; Paris-Nice route + more on the live blog

It’s another cold one, but Ryan Mallon’s back in the saddle to bring you all the latest wintery cycling news, views, and kit reviews on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Dec 17, 2025 09:59

Endura ‘don’t be a helmet, wear one’ campaign

“Who is paying for these ads? The motor industry?” Cyclists blast Endura’s ‘Don’t be a helmet, wear one’ safety campaign… inspired by guy who rode a Lime Bike into a canal; Cyclocross cramps; Van der Poel’s rustiness; Pog’s plans + more on the live blog

Ah, Monday… But at least there are only two more to go before the end of 2025, right? And you’ll be in a post-Christmas daze for one, too. Anyway, Ryan Mallon’s here to bring you more good news (and some cycling silliness) on the first live blog of the we

Mon, Dec 15, 2025 09:34

Radnor Park roundabout proposal, Folkestone

“This green initiative ensures that I now drive around to avoid it”: Revamped roundabout leaves residents baffled by a segregated bike lane; Movistar man plays the bicycle; Brennan signs Visma contract extension + more on the live blog

It's Friday and Callum has decided there are better things to be doing than spending his wage and queuing for World Cup tickets, so he's here instead...

Fri, Dec 12, 2025 09:36

“Great! So much more dangerous for pedestrians”: New segregated cycle lane brings internet outrage; Boris Bike Scheme secured for five more years + more on the live blog

Megan Huws is back to try to brighten up this very grey Thursday with all of today’s cycling news and views

Thu, Dec 11, 2025 09:42